Hi, I'm Bayete

July 4, 2026

Put onto sertraline for anxiety about 4 years ago. I am interested in getting off in a controlled fashion to minimise the risks of withdrawal symptoms

Zoloft — 100mg — 3.5 years — researching taper | without clinician

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CatinaJul 4

Community AnchorEffexor

Hi @Bayete! Welcome....glad to have you here. My close friend lives in British Columbia. Congrats on taking the important step of preparing for your taper. You've come to the right place! Here are some helpful links for you: https://taper.community/drugs/zoloft https://taper.community/thread/d41182b4-060b-4c2e-a1e8-da9e6777d7e5 https://taper.community/education Let us know if we can be of any help. Wishing you all the best with your upcoming taper! Catina 💜

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“Your brain and body know how to heal. Trust the process and keep going.”

Please Note: I am not a healthcare professional. Any advice given is based on personal experience and that of others in the lay withdrawal community.

guava378Jul 5

Community AnchorAbilify · active

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